Tuesday, May 8, 2007

State President welcomes Zen Master
(06/05/2007-07:03:00 AM)
VNGOP – At the reception on May 05 to Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and his French-based entourage, State President Nguyễn Minh Triết affirmed that the Vietnamese Communist Party and State always insist on a consistent policy of respecting people's right to enjoy freedoms of religion and belief.


President Nguyễn Minh Triết emphasized that the Zen Master's second trip to the homeland is a great contribution to the whole-people unity. He confirmed that Vietnam supports the Zen Master's visits back the country because these trips are expected to help lift off barriers and strengthen national solidarity and prosperity.
Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and his entourage declared that, during their second trip, they could clearly feel the country's positive changes. The Zen Master also expressed his happiness to return the homeland for religious activities and contribute to the nation's development.
By Nguyên Hồ
http://www.chinhphu.vn

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